Reservoir-pen.



N0. 709,200. Patented sept. t6, |902.

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ROBERT` T. GILLESPIE, OF ROCHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA.

RESERVOIR-PEN.

"SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 709,260, dated September 16, 1902.

Application filed May 15, 1901.

. drawings, forming part of this specification,

in which- Figure I is a perspective view of my improved reservoir-pen. Fig. 2isasimilarview from the under side. ,p Fig. 3 is an inverted longitudinal sectional view. Fig. 4 is a crosssectional View, on an abnormally enlarged y scale, taken on the line IV IV of Fig. 3. Fig. 5

is asimilar view taken on the line V V of Fig. 7. Fig. 6 is a view similar to Fig. 3, showing the lid in its raised position. Fig. 7 is a similar` sectional view illustrating a modified construction, the lid having been removed. Fig. 8 is a perspective detail view, on an abnormally enlarged scale, of the pivoted ink-retaining lid. Fig. 9 is a similar view Villustrating a modified construction. Fig. 10 is a cross-sectional view through the lid, indicating one manner in which the lid may be corrugated or formed so as to approach morenearlytheinnersurfaceofthepen. Fig. l1 is a longitudinal sectional view through the back end of the lid, showing the pivoting-pin. Fig. 12 is a perspective detail view of a form of lid in which an ink-retaining pipe is provided.

My` invention relates to improvements in 4fountain-pens, more particularly that class of pens wherein ink is stored between the penpoint and an adjacent inclosing wall, and it refers to the particular construction and arrangement of such wall, the means by which it is maintained and adjusted in relation to the pen-point and also held away therefrom, as well as the various other details of construction, as Ishall now proceed to describe.

Referring to the drawings, 2 is a main stem of the holder, to the lower extremity of which is secured in anysuitable or preferred manner the ferrule-adapted to receive and hold between the outer and inner walls the penpoint 4, which is the ordinary steel or other `pen-point of commerce and which may be y renewed from time to time in the usual man- Serial No. 60,316. (No model.)

ner. In one form of the ferrule shown in some of the figures of the drawings the inner retaining-wall 3 consists of inwardlyturned extensions of the main ferrule 3, whereas in the construction shown in Fig. 7, which is the preferred form, an independent inner ferrule 3 is inserted within the ferrule 3 and held therein by a tight fitting engagement, such position being controlled by a retaining lug or lip 5, as shown. In this construction also it will be seen that the outer and inner ferrules are held firmly together by the pivotal pin 9, riveted at each end. By either of these constructions the penholder is provided with the aperture 6, within which the shank of the pen-point may beinserted and held, and suitable means, as an inwardly-extending bead 7, may be provided in the ferrule, against which the end of the pen-point will abut, or a shoulder 7' may be provided, as shown in Fig. 7, or any other suitable or desired means for the purpose may be employed. The side of the ferrule opposite the penholder part is left open, and the sides 8 of the ferrule extend outwardly somewhat, as shown in the drawings, and between such sides, which are sloped downwardly toward the normal position of the point of the pen, is pivotally mounted by a pin 9 the lid l0, adapted to fit inwardly against the under side of the pen, the edge of the lid being curved, so as to correspond with such inner edges of the pen-point, whereby a practically tight engagement is made with the pen-point. The lid lO is cut o at its lower point, as at l1, so that an open space is left for a short distance above the pen-point, through which the ink may iiow downwardly to the point, while above such cuto point ll on each side of the lid 10 are made lateral openings l2 in the side of the lid, through which when the lid is upon the pen-point the ink will iiow so as toV fill the inner cavity up to such opening. Above these openings about midway of the lid is arranged one or more holes 13, through which ink may also iow in filling the pen and through which air may freely enter and facilitate the flow of the ink in the operation of writing. The lid is formed of thin sheet metal, and at the back, Awhere the pivotal engagement is had with the pin 9, it is turned around upon itself, as at 15 IOO 16, providing double spring-bearing shoulders at each side, and at the central portion the metal is formed into the inwardly-turned bearing 14, by which the lid is pivoted on pin 9. In Fig. 9 I have shown an alternative construction, in which the outer portions 14 are turned around upon themselves, so as to provide bearings for pin 9, the intervening middle portions being formed into the double shoulders 15 16, against which may bear the spring.

Mounted in the interior of the ferrule in any convenient manner is a spring 17, and by the upward pressure of such spring against either of the shoulders it will be seen that the lid will be 'firmly held in an erected position, as shown in Fig. 6, for the purpose of cleaning or removing the pen-point, or the lid will be held firmly down against the pen-point, as shown in Fig. 3in position for use, in which position it serves the purpose of a retainingwall and forms, with the pen-point, a pocket or reservoir, within which thevink will be carried in a sufficient quantity to permit of the continued use of the pen without recharging for a considerable interval of time. An especial advantage of holding the lid erect, approximately at right angles, is that both sides of the lid may be easily cleaned without taking it on".

Limiting devices of any suitable or convenient kind, so as to arrest the lid and hold it from undue pressure upon the pen-point, may be provided either in the holder or in the inner ferrule or upon the lid itself, and such devices may consist of inwardly-turned ribs 18, against which the inner side of the lid is laid, or the lid may be provided with downwardlyturned lugs 19, which maybear against such ribs or against the smooth inner surface of the side of the ferrule or against the edges of the pen itself, as in Fig. 10, or the plain edges of the lid may bear against such inner ribs or surfaces, and the arrangement and construction of such limiting devices are not necessarily to be specifically adhered to, as I have shown, but may be varied from as desired.

For conveniently raising the lid away from the pen-point any suitable device, as a lip 20, forced outwardly from the lid may be provided by which the lid may be easily raised by insertion of the finger-nail. If desired for the purpose of insuring retention of the ink, the lower walls of the lid may be corrugated or bent inwardly, as indicated at 21, so as to more nearly approach the inner surface of the pen-point and reduce the intervening space, thus accomplishing the objects in view, or a further means for retaining the ink may be provided by roughening the innervsurface of the lid, so as to facilitate the adhesion thereto of the ink. Likewise for the purpose of obviating such adhesion of the ink on the outer side the outer surface of the lid may be rendered smooth or glossy by polishing or greasing, varnishing or laquering the same in any desired manner. Another means for retaining a large body of ink is by closing a portion of the 'lid above its tip by forming it into a pipe form, as shown at 22, Fig. 12.

It will be noted that the lid is pivotally mounted in the holder itself and has no fixed attachment to the pen-point, thus permitting such point to be removed, adj usted, or cleaned by simply turning the lid up, and such construction provides a convenient and serviceable d'evice for the objects in view while providing a penholder capable of being used with almost any standard pen-point, as may be preferred by the user, which may be renewed at pleasure. Y

The device is very simple in construction, cheap and easy to make and use, and produces a device for the purpose in view which obviates the necessity of frequent dipping ofthe pen-point in ink, and its advantages will be readily appreciated by all writers.

Various changes or modifications may be made in the specification details of construction without departing from the invention as covered by the following claims.

1. A penholder consisting of a ferrule provided with a socket for the pen-point and means for limitingits inward movement therein, a lid pivotally mounted between the sides of the ferrule adapted to be folded upon the pen-point and to form with it an ink-holding cavity, such lid being provided with circulation-apertures for the purpose specified, a lifting extension and a spring-bearing shoulder by which the lid is held in a lowered or raised position respectively, and a flat spring adapted to bear against such shoulder secured in the interior of the ferrule, substantially as set forth.

2. A penholder consisting of a ferrule provided with a socket for the pen-point and means for limitingitsinward movement there= in, a lid pivotally mounted between the sides of the ferrule adapted to be folded upon the pen-point and to form with it an ink-holding cavity, such lid being provided with a tubular reservoir portion, a lifting extension, spring-bearing shoulders by which the lid is held in a lowered or raised position respectively, and a iiat spring adapted to bear against such shoulders secured in the interior of the ferrule, substantially as set forth.

3. A penholder consisting of an outer ferrule, and an inner ferrule inserted therein provided with a retaining-lip, an intervening cavity for the insertion of the pen-point, a pin connecting the ferrules together, with a lid pivotally mounted upon the pin between the sides of the inner ferrule, adapted `to be closed downwardly and"to form with the penpoint anink-holding cavity, with means for holding the lid in a raised or lowered position, substantially as set forth.

4:. A penholder consisting of an outer ferrule, and an inner ferrule inserted therein provided with a retaining-lip, an intervening cavity for the insertion of the pen-point, a

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pin connecting the ferrules together, with a In testimony whereof I afx my signature corrugated lid pivotally mounted upon the in presence of two witnesses. pin between the sides of the inner ferrule adapted to be closed downwardly and to form ROBERT T' GILLESPIE' 5 with the pen-point an ink-holding cavity, with Witnesses:

means for holding the lid in a raised or low- CHESTER SCHMIDT, ered position, substantially as set forth. J. M. CARGO. 

